It’ll take some work, but as of now there are ZERO entries and only half a month left to submit!

ABOUT THIS CONTEST

The California Lottery wants to help people live the California dream! This April, the California Lottery will be bringing Powerball to the golden state. With jackpots starting at $40 million, there’s no telling how high the jackpots will climb and how many life-changing moments will be made possible.

As the Powerball launch draws closer, we’re inviting all Californians to start dreaming and to inspire those around them to do so as well. Submit a video of your original rendition of California Dreamin’ for a chance to perform at the Powerball launch event in LA/SF and take home a $10,000 prize.

YOUR MISSION

Powerball is coming to California, bringing with it jackpots big enough to make even the biggest dreams come to life. Inspire Californians to start dreaming with your own original rendition of the song “California Dreamin’”

YOU MUST BE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONTEST

REQUIREMENTS

All entrants must be 18 or older and California residents who currently reside in California

Submissions must be in the form of a video, between 30 seconds and 3 minutes long

Submissions must feature original performances of all or part of the song “California Dreamin’” (all elements of the song including instrumental and vocals must be original).

No profanity, nudity, or explicit content. All submissions are subject to California Lottery approval.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There are $10,000 in awards for this contest that will be assigned by the CA Lottery through their own contest portal to be opened on February 25th. There is a separate early entry prize hosted and awarded through Zooppa for $1000. Entries are due March 1st to be qualified for this prize.To ensure that your entry is eligible, see the rules. See all contest awards.Go HERE to find out more.

Biggest cash prize: $24,000 in the ‘Blaze and the Monster Machines’ Video Project brought to you by Tongal. Nickelodeon’s newest animated preschool series, Blaze and the Monster Machines, uses action, adventure and humor to teach kids all about STEM subjects. It’s your job to create a fun video for parents and kids that generates excitement for this show. Open to US residents, 18 and older. Filmmakers can pitch to earn a $4,000 production budget between August 5th and 10th, otherwise all videos will be due by September 16th.

Best prize: $250 Amazon gift card in the Magisto #AtlanticRecords Video Contest. Magisto has teamed up with Atlantic Records to bring you the biggest artists in music. Use their free editing app to make a video using these new tracks for a shot at the Grand Prize. Open to US residents, 18 and older. Due September 1st.

Best trip: Trip for 2 to London + $1,000 in the London 2015: Getty Images Video Contest on MOFILM. Getty Images wants to see your original POV adventure and travel videos that will inspire wanderlust in viewers. In addition to the Grand Prize, there are nine more cash prizes available to win, and the best entrants will even be offered a coveted Getty Images contributor contract. Open worldwide, 16 and older. Due September 14th.

OVC’s Pick of the Week: Our favorite contest to make it’s debut this week is the Creatures FX Video Contest. We like this contest because it seems pretty fun, and it’s open to everyone. Hot Salsa Interactive invites you to create a one minute film using their free mobile app, Creatures FX. From dinosaurs to explosions to extreme weather conditions, this app offers a ton of special effects to play with. The top film will earn $1000 and a statue, and 4 runner-ups will also receive cash prizes, plus every gets a little something just for participating. Open worldwide. Due November 18th.

None of these video contests striking your fancy? There are TONS more contests waiting for you at OnlineVideoContests.com! Which contests will you be working on?